Applying to the RN-BSN Program

Nursing - RN-BSN - Admissions Information

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Nursing RN-BSN Applying to the Program Information

A sequence of study for the diploma or associate degree nurse is available to qualified applicants who wish to pursue the Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Applying to the RN-BSN Program

RN-BSN students will be admitted to Baptist University and the professional program simultaneously upon successful completion of the following criteria:

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
• Submit transcripts from all colleges attended.
• Earn a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for all college work from regionally accredited colleges or universities. RN-BSN applicants must be in good standing and eligible to return to institutions previously attended.
• Hold an active, unencumbered RN license or be eligible to apply for licensure as a registered nurse.
• Comply with citizenship/residency requirement for all applicants.

(Applicants must either be a United States citizen or a Permanent Resident. Applicants whose native tongue is not English will be required to submit, as part of their admission requirement, a TOEFL score of 550 or above.)

 

Fall Admission Deadlines

March 1st: Priority admissions deadline.

June 1st: Final admissions deadline. Applicants who meet the admissions criteria by June 1st will be considered for admission based on available openings.

Spring Admission Deadlines

September 1st: Priority admissions deadline.

October 15th: Final admissions deadline. Applicants who meet the admissions criteria by October 15th will be considered for admission based on available openings.

Summer Admission Deadlines

March 15th: Final admissions deadline. Applicants who meet the admissions criteria by March 15th will be considered for admission based on available openings.

 

Upon acceptance to Baptist University, the applicant must

• Submit a $100 enrollment deposit.
• Submit a background check. Licensed professionals currently employed in their field will not be required to have an additional background check.
• Participate in College orientation.